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When you select your dowel diameters consider your ribbon spool hole sizes and the width of your sections. I underestimated my diameters and ended up returning several dowels for thicker ones because the ribbon spool holes were bigger than I thought and I didn't like how some dowels sagged in the middle under the weight of the ribbon. We ended up using a dozen 3/8" dowels with a mix of 1/4", 5/16", and 1/2" dowels for the rest.

Make sure all your dowels are straight at the store. We also returned some dowels for this reason .

Step 2: Cut each 4ft railing into two 2ft pieces. You should have four 2ft pieces with 8 little spindles on each piece.

Step 3: Measure and mark you walls for where you want to install the railing vertically. We placed ours so there is a couple of inches of dowel overhang on each side. Make sure you're staying level as you go.

Step 4: Install the wall anchors (if needed), pre-drill holes in the railing, cut about 1 inch off the railing opposite the drilled hole (this will give you room to screw the railing into the wall), line up the anchor and drilled holes, and screw the railing into the wall anchors. Repeat until all four railing pieces are hung vertically and check that everything is level from piece to piece.

Step 5: Put the dowel rods in place and load it up with your ribbons and gift wrap! . The dowels for the middle section sit on the wall side of the little spindles and the dowels for the right/left sides sit on the front end of the spindles.

Here's are a few more after shots! :) Notice how we made the middle section wider than the other two sections to accommodate wide gift wrap? I'm going to stack some shelving like this under the left side to store tissue paper, gift bags, bows, greeting cards, etc.

I added scissors, tape, and gift tags too.

I couldn't be happier with the results! I enjoy wrapping gifts and using copious amounts of ribbon so this will be put to good use. There's something therapeutic about creating a pretty package for someone else.

If you give this a try, please let us know. We'd love to see how it turns out for you!

I've wanted to do something like this in a guest closet...but wasn't sure how I wanted to do it...this is perfect!! Thank you for sharing!I'm your newest follower...come check out my blog when you have time :-)www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

So cute i love this. if you ever would like to be featured or would like to share a recipe or a find (re-do furniture) please come become a follower and email us...Great site and were a new follower as well!!!!

OMG! First off, the lighthouse...I was in awe when I saw your banner as I know exactly where that is...MAINE! We used to live in Kittery and loved every minute of it! Second, what a great idea! I was fighting with my supplies just this morning trying to wrap a simple gift for a baby shower and knew that there has got to be an easier way---then I found your blog! Thanks for the idea and the trip down memory lane...we miss the NE area so much that our daughter was a lobster for Halloween! Fun! Fun!

Freakin. Genius. We're in the process of converting a closet into an office, and the daughter and I were discussing ways of doing this. I can't believe how simple your version is. I just added you to the list of people I'll owe a shout out to when I hack their idea.

I love your organization and especially that it's color coordinated. I'm hosting We're Organized Wednesday link party until Saturday and would love for you to join the party. There's a great giveaway too.

Love this Alison! Fantastic idea and it looks so cool! I featured this on the Sunday Showcase Round Up. Thanks so much for joining in the fun! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you are enjoying your week ~ Stephanie Lynn

HiJust wanted to let you know that I “ Featured” you on Santa’s Gift Shoppe Blog Hop today for your great project & inspiration! Be sure to grab the “I was featured” on Santa’s Gift Shoppe Button/Code for your sidebar! You deserve it! Thanks so much..If you’re not a follower already we’d love for you to join us...Barb

I so need to do this. Right now I have my ribbon on spring rods in my craft cabinet, but my ribbons have outgrown the space. This is such an excellent and easy to do idea. Thanks for the great tutorial. I found you through the CSI project.My best- Diane